I had so much fun working up printables for Christmas, I wanted to do something fun for Valentine’s Day. I’ve worked up some gift tags, Valentine’s cards, and gift boxes for you all to use. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them!
(Print this on Cardstock and cut out around the outside edges. Fold on all inside edges and attach the side flaps with a glue stick or double sided sticky tape.)
Do you give gifts on Valentine’s Day? Who do you give to? I’ve seen a lot of people crochet valentines for their kids classes. Do you crochet for the class or for the teacher?
With craft show season in full swing and the holiday season upon us, it seems everyone is searching for that perfect gift item. Whether you are looking to give it or sell it, the packaging you put on your crocheted items can make a world of difference.Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of effort to set your projects a step above the rest.
After realizing the difference it made putting my cup cozies on a sleeve, I decided to work up a few other packaging options for some of the more popular selling items this year.
One of the top items this year is the boot cuff. I’ve been working with Sonya Blackstone of Blackstone Designs who designed the Simple Stylish Boot Cuff just for us! She has added it to her Ravelry Store, but has given us a code to get it for free until 12/31/14! Use Code: BootCuffs14
For this pattern, I used a box template. Looks like a french fry box! If you find your cuffs are too short for the box you can put a bit of tissue paper in the bottom. The back has a place for To and From! Gift ready!
These templates are cut out on the outside line and folded on the inside lines. I used double sided sticky tape to hold the sides together.
PDF Template Boot Cuff Box (This is the same box style template with Boot Cuff written on the front and Handmade with heart on the back.)
As another option, I created a Boot Cuff Wrap. The Ripple Stitch Boot Cuffs is a free pattern by Kathy Lashley of ELK Studios. It’s as simple as folding your boot cuffs over and wrapping the label around it. These wraps would also work for hats, scarves, gloves or more!
I found a fun and Free Pattern for boot cuffs with a video tutorial over at The Crochet Crowd!
Mug Cozy and Template
Cozies are another of those top wanted items this year. This fun cozy, Mug Love, is another pattern by Sonya Blackstone. You can get it for free too until 12/31/14. Use Code: MugCozy14
Edited to Add: I can’t believe I forgot to post the link to the Mug Cozy! Mug Love Pattern Here
It’s the perfect size to fit on the Mug Cozy Template. Add some tea, cocoa or a gift card and you’re ready to go!
These little tags are great to attach to any project. The “Hooked With Heart” can be used year round. To and From tags with “Handmade with Love” on the bottom are perfect for gift giving or to pass out with purchases at your craft shows. Giving that little something extra someone else might not have!
The fantastic red head band pattern can be found at Tangled Happy for free! It has a great flower with it too but I had opted out of it for this particular one.
Special Thanks to Deb Johnson of Deb Johnson Illustrations for the use of the Yarn Ball Image It was provided solely for the purpose of these templates and can not be used in any other manner. Thank you!
What is your favorite project to make during the holidays? Do you have a go to item for gift giving? What’s the craziest thing you’ve gotten, or given?
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